15 new COVID cases since Wednesday
The Health Ministry has recorded 15 new cases of COVID-19 since Wednesday. 3 new cases were recorded on Thursday and 12 new cases in the last 24 hours ending at 8am yesterday. Of the 15 cases recorded, 6 cases
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Billy T ready to rock at the VT1S concert tonight
Popular local artist Billy T who sang the hit song Taqaniika is ready to rock the stage at the VT1S concert at the FMF National Gymnasium tonight. He is the son of legendary singers Bill Beddoes and the late Lia Os
Elderly woman from Tavuki relieved to see her granddaughter will walk back home on a safe footbridge after school
An elderly woman of Tavuki Village in Kadavu, Timaima Qaranavua says she is relieved that her granddaughter will walk back home on a safe footbridge after school. This comes after the commissioning of their footbr
Former FijiFirst MP, Vijendra Prakash's trial to take place in June
Former FijiFirst MP, Vijendra Prakash who is charged with giving false information to a public servant and obtaining financial advantage will take place from the 20th of June to the 1st of July. Prakash is alleged
FNPF members can now submit funeral assistance applications on myFNPF App
Fiji National Provident Fund members can now submit funeral assistance applications on the myFNPF App. Members can also submit the Advice of Death online. Chief Executive Officer, Viliame Vodonaivalu says the
Ritesh Singh appointed new CEO of Housing Authority
Ritesh Singh has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of Housing Authority. He will officially take up the position next Monday. Singh holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with majors in Accounting an
COVAX is looking at providing some pediatric doses for 5 to 12 years old in Fiji – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong has confirmed that COVAX is looking at providing some pediatric doses for 5 to 12 year olds in Fiji. Dr Fong highlighted this when questioned by fijivillage if ther
Bus operators write to Minister for Economy to request for interim relief
Bus operators have written to the Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to request for interim relief to enable the industry to remain afloat. The President of the Fiji Bus Operators Association, Nisar Ali Sha
Angiogram and Catheter lab installed at the CWM Hospital and procedures have started again
The Angiogram and Catheter lab has been installed at the CWM Hospital and the procedures have started from yesterday. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says cases will also be done today and tomorr
FLP joins the world in strongly condemning the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says they have joined the world in strongly condemning the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine which is an outright assault on an independent and sovereign State. Chau
Davuilevu mother concerned about water safety
A concerned mother of three says they have been boiling drinking water for years now because the continuous water disruptions in Davuilevu Housing has resulted in their family getting dirty water when it comes back on.
Water mains to the Waimanu Pump Station breaking twice in the last fortnight and continuous water cuts shows the state of decay – Prof. Prasad
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says the water supply situation is now unbearable and it is preposterous for the Water Authority of Fiji to ask consumers to store water for three days when we ar
WAF aims to restore water to thousands of residents in Samabula, Tamavua, Namadi and Delainavesi by tonight
The Water Authority of Fiji says it is expecting to restore water to thousands of people living in Samabula North, Tamavua, Namadi, Delainavesi and Suva who are facing water cuts from yesterday. Water Authority of
Pit toilets installed by the Ministry of Health in Vanua Levu
560 field pit toilets have been installed by the Ministry of Health in villages and settlements around Vanua Levu as part of efforts against the spread of Dengue, Diarrhoea, Leptospirosis, and Typhoid. They also
A govt must hear from people to know their needs and it is also its job to respond - Bala
Minister for Youth and Sports, Parveen Bala says a government must hear from the people to know their needs and it is also its job to respond equitably and responsibly, favouring no one and leaving no one behind. B
Search underway for missing Naboro fisherman
The search is currently underway for a 38-year-old man from Wainisalato, Naboro after he failed to return from a fishing trip yesterday. Police say the fisherman was heading towards Vunisoco and Kalokolevu on Wedne
FEO urges all stakeholders to refrain from making wild allegations on voter dis-enfranchisement without any real justification or proof
Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem says rather unfortunately, while Lynda Tabuya may not have known that the time for the Lomaivuna visit by the team had changed, the District Officer, the Provincial Administrat
Hearing impairment affects 80,000 Fijians at some point in their life – Dr. Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong has confirmed hearing impairment affects 80,000 Fijians at some point in their life. Dr. Fong says this represents the heavy medical burden for individuals, familie
Fiji Medical Association condemns alleged assault of doctor at Wainibokasi Hospital
The President of the Fiji Medical Association, Doctor Basharat Munshi has strongly condemned the alleged assault of a doctor at the Wainibokasi Hospital, and has labelled it as a cowardly act. Doctor Munshi says t
4 men charged with allegedly attacking Police officers in Kadavu remanded in custody
4 men charged with allegedly attacking Police officers in Kadavu remanded in custody Four men charged with allegedly attacking Police officers in Kadavu last week have been remanded in custody by the Suva Magistrat